NATO Allies Seek American Leadership Amid Russian Aggression on Eastern Border

NATO allies on Russia's border, such as Lithuania and Estonia, are looking to the United States for leadership as Russian aggression continues in Ukraine. NATO has increased air policing along its eastern flank, intercepting Russian military aircraft testing the alliance's airspace. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas emphasized the importance of American leadership in unifying NATO's response to the invasion, while expressing concerns about the potential for cracks in unity. Former President Donald Trump's stance on Ukraine's territorial integrity has raised anxiety among European allies.